Driver shot, killed by ICE agent during traffic stop
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An ICE officer shot and killed a man during a traffic stop in a Chicago suburb. The Department of Homeland Security said officers were trying to arrest a man who had a history of reckless driving when the suspect drove his car into officers.
Breakdown
- Surveillance video shows ICE agents stopping a vehicle and the driver attempting to flee.
- DHS reports the driver struck and dragged an officer, who then fired his weapon. 25s
- The driver, Silverio Villegas-Gonzalez, was pronounced dead at the hospital. 1m 12s
- The incident sparked protests and criticism from immigration advocates and local leaders. 48s
- ICE stated the agent used appropriate force and that the driver had a history of traffic violations. 1m 15s